| GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM |
Cairo, Egypt, 2003
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The Grand Egyptian Museum is organized around a central 4 level museum block used primarily for permanent exhibition. The main entrance to the museum is at the Southwest corner of this block at the second level. The levels are interconnected and allow for a linear museum experience or a selected view of different galleries. Ramps, bridges, stairs and elevators connect the 4 levels. Spaces vary in height and accommodate a variety of objects and organizations. Two levels of support, storage and archive spaces are placed below grade in an inverted plinth. At the lowest level is a terrace on the water and accessed by these spaces and a cafe. Above the museum are the administration spaces, the library and archives as well as reception spaces and a roof garden, To the South of the primary museum block are the eight laboratory spaces. To the East is the Nile Garden. Below this garden are a series of special exhibition spaces opening to a linear terrace. Beyond the Nile Garden and projected toward the Pyramids is an exhibition area dedicated to the Great Pyramids and Egyptian architecture. To the North is the conference center.
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